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$61,030$73 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

518 KARENS WAY

ROCK CAVE, WV 26234
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$61K
$54K low$68K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$253 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$37,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Tlog Home
CountyUpshur
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.01
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 26234These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,536
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,533
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

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How this home compares

518 Karens Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Upshur County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Upshur County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Upshur County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Rock Cave 26234

What homes are worth in Rock Cave 26234

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$33K$389K

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Rock Cave 26234.

How it measures up in Rock Cave 26234

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Cave 26234.

Estimated value$61,030
CheaperTypical $139,241Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1.01 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 518 Karens Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Cave 26234Upshur County
Estimated valuepricier than$61,03012% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7317% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²17% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.01 ac26% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than197854% of homes55% of homes

About 518 Karens Way

How much is 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV is $61,030 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $54,064 to $67,996. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV?

518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 1.01-acre lot.

When was 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV built?

518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a tlog home home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV compare to other homes in Rock Cave 26234?

Among the 660 homes in Rock Cave 26234, it is worth more than 12% of them ($61,030 against a typical $139,241), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($73 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 17% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (1.01 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1978 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Upshur County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Karens Way, Rock Cave, WV was $253. The county assessed it at $37,200.

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